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June 5, 2008

Team Associated TC5 Performance parts

Team Associated have released a number of new performance parts for their TC5 electric touring car. Starting with this new Slipper spool kit which has been developed to help minimize damage to the CVA bone blade under high load conditions, such as hard impacts and large bumps. New for that spool kit are some new slipper pool pads, sold in a pair they are a direct replacement for the standard parts. Finally for the TC5, there is this bearing cam holder set that allows for more adjustment in the belt tension, specifically when a looser tension setting is required.

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June 4, 2008

Exotek TC5 Lowered layshaft set

Exotek TC5 Lowered layshaft bearing caps

Exotek Racing have released these fibre reinforced nylon bearing caps for the Associated TC5 touring car to loosen the front and rear belts. By lowering the layshaft 1.25mm, the tension on the belts is lessened, freeing up your drive train without the need to buy expensive after market belts. The added benefits are more diff pulley cam setting that you are able to use as well as lowered center of gravity.

Source: Exotek [exotekracing.com]

June 4, 2008

JACO Prism 1.5 & Rubberz on Prism

JACO have announced that their Rubberz line of pre mounted rubber sedan tires now come glued on the company’s new Prism wheel. This new wheel has been designed to specifically suit rubber tires with just the right amount of flex for superior traction and durability. Also new from JACO is the release of pre mounted Nitro Shoes to their new Prism 1.5 wheel. Featuring a 1.5 degree taper, the wheel has a smaller inner edge diameter which matches the camber used on most nitro touring cars and so ensures an even depth of foam accross the surface. JACO claim these new lightweight wheels offer a longer tire life, increased traction, improved forward bite and more consistent performance.

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June 3, 2008

Xray T2’008 Composite diff delayed

Xray T2′008 Composite diff announcement

Xray have announced that due to unprecedented demands on their moulding department, the originally planned composite differential for the Xray T2’008 will be delayed with no time schedule. Xray will continue to include the aluminium differential in the kit as well as offer it as a spare part.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

June 2, 2008

Hot Bodies Cyclone TC parts

Following the release of the Cyclone TC, which we showed you back in March, Hot Bodies have released the standard TC parts as option parts for the other Cyclone’s in the range. The front and rear bulkheads, as well as the middle block and motor mount are now available and are all purple anodised with the main difference being aesthetic, no longer featuring a chamfered edge. For performance improvements there are the new shock bodies for smoother shock action, while new front and rear graphite wishbones give an extra lower shock mount. Finally, there is the Cyclone TC sway bar holder that includes everything you need to upgrade to this new system with the exception of the anti-roll bar.

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May 30, 2008

Atomic RC High Grip Formula tires

Atomic RC have released these new High Grip Formula tires for use on Mini-Z chassis’. Featuring a radial tread pattern, this helps gain more rear grip under acceleration, while swapping the tires to have the tread pattern the opposite direction will give the car a different feeling. Available in 2 high grip models, silicone rubber and normal rubber, these tires have been extensively tested, and work best on carpet and RCP surfaces respectively.

Source: Atomic RC [rcatomic.com]

May 27, 2008

Serpent Centax-3 WC Clutch system

Serpent have introduced a new WC version of their Centax III clutch system and updated 2-speed gearbox system. The updated transmission uses the same pitch as before but has an improved tooth profile, which combined with a wider spur and pinion gear, gives better contact for better durability and power delivery. The steel clutch bell housing has also been updated with the pinions no longer forming the structure of this area but are instead attached the steel threads on the new bell. This ensures that the gears spin true and are much more resistant to any flexing in this area. As a result of this new bell, the front 2 bearings in the clutch have been changed and are now smaller in diameter compared to previous versions. The new WC transmission cannot be used together with the original spurs or pinion gears. A full range of spur gears (54T-56T, 59T-61T) and pinions (16T-18T, 21T-23T) are available separately.

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May 26, 2008

East R-spec GP Touring car wings

East R-spec GP Touring wings

Central RC have announced the release of these 2 new GP touring car wings from East, makers of the East Civic released a short while ago. The R-spec wing comes in 2 versions with spec 1 being better at high speeds and in fast corners, this very rigid wing also helps on corner exit. The spec 2 wing (seen above) gives better corner entry and offers more grip and stability on corner exit.

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